A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2532192 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533581 epoch_slot_no: 6381 block_no: 2532073 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2050 time: 2019-05-03 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbef2814ab9b667bfb8883d666f3d28cdf6168149e57b897b7fdfb8483127a1d6Block Operator
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